Tractor for end dump?

That truck should be your last choice. End dumps are shorter and put stress on the drivetrain, and a 385 hp truck isn't built for it. For a daycab, look for something with at least 430 hp, a good trans like a 15 speed deep reduction or at least a 9 speed. Also, 40k rears and at least a 3.73 ratio or shorter, especially if you are on soft ground coming out of the pit. That should give you an idea where to start looking.

 

Iv got a 99 mack with pto ready to go I'll sell you.....pulled a 22 foot end dump for three years with it

 

Have a T800 that's pulls, end dump, milk, and belt. It listed under KW T800 2010 on this site. Classified and trading post.

 

That truck pictured isn't bad. I would remove the air dam, and do some 'adjusting' to the egr valve, cooler and dpf system if it was me. Then again, I would try to avoid the emissions stuff altogether. That 99 Mack or T800 listed in the above threads would serve you well.
Dump trucking is rough on equipment, and you probably won't get great fuel mileage. So look for a daycab, no air faring, as little plastic fairing as possible. This can be a kenworth, Mack, international, peterbilt, Volvo etc. just go to truck paper and do a detailed search using those parameters.

 

Ya I am looking for same things as you. Best luck I have had is with pre emissions 4 sure. Lots of idling with dirt, rock, and asphalt work. Pre egr is where I would look. But 4 more options stay 06 or under 4 sure. And like others said. 430hp min. I like 475 min honestly and if you can find a dbl frame heavy duty truck even better

 

You are in over your head.
End dumps load to legal capacity or over. 80k gross or better. Out of loose and/or wet surfaces that are uneven as often as not.
You buy a tractor suited to the job you need: brand isn't nearly as relevant as specs.